It's been a few months since my last visit to a spa, and I've been really craving for a massage ever since. Since it was our monthsary last Saturday, we decided we'd really go for one. We then ended up in this small haven at the end of Katipunan Avenue:
My Cool Mint Spa |
Years back, I've often heard this spa being mentioned by my friends but never really tried it myself. They used to rave about it, so I had high expectations from this experience.
Upon entering the spa, there seemed to be no one there. It took some time before a receptionist finally came out. We both decided to get the Footloose Package which consisted of a 1-hr body massage and 30-min foot massage, amounting to 700php each. It was a bit more pricey than their other services, but hey, we wanted to get the best experience.
Waiting at the reception area |
The spa had both common and private rooms--the common rooms are located on the ground floor beside the reception area, and the private rooms are upstairs (although there was one on the ground floor, under the stairs). I found it unusual that the common rooms were located so near the entrance/reception area, and that only thin curtains are separating the people inside from all the other guests. It's highly likely that someone would accidentally see you while you're getting your massage. Good thing we availed of the private room. :)
Staircase and the common rooms |
Wash area and... Shower area! |
I loved that the beds were really comfortable for a massage. The hole on the bed where you place your head was just right and there was even a pillow to support your head. Though it may seem like such a small detail, I've gone to enough spas to know how important this is, and how this can ruin your whole massage experience.
Massage bed |
The massage started after a while, and I was happy at how the pressure was just right for me. (I usually need to ask the masseuse to adjust the pressure) I also fell asleep a number of times during the massage, which I always take as a very good sign. However, my boyfriend didn't enjoy his massage since, according to him, it seemed repetitive. I guess I'll just look for my therapist (Margie) when I go back, and not settle for anyone else.
One thing to improve on, however, would be customer service. The staff weren't as friendly when I approached them before the massage to ask for shorts, and seemed very disconnected with us even as we were leaving. Come to think of it, no one thanked us or waved us goodbye as we left their establishment.
Verdict: Most of their services are affordable and their massage is very relaxing, but they need to improve on their customer service. The location is good as there's ample parking and it's located in the less congested part of Katipunan. I won't go craving for their services, but I'll definitely drop by when I'm in the area.
My Cool Mint Spa
Ground Floor, Elizabeth Hall Bldg., Katipunan Ave., Loyola Heights, Quezon City (Across Petron)
Open daily from 12:00nn - 10:30pm
436-1160/920-9531 or 0927-4446132
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